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How to get fromKansas City to Erieby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Erie International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane MCI - ERI
    7h 19m
    $112–602

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 29m
    $283–576

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus bus
    18h 20m
    $182–411

  4. Drive 887.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Eriecar car 887.8 mi
    15h 8m
    $162–234

  5. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MCI - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    9h 26m
    $216–1,057

  6. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MCI - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    8h 43m
    $183–818

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus
    23h 15m
    $157–309

Kansas City to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration17h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 815.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Erie International Airport (ERI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 29m.

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